Weather & Climate in Silver Gate, MT

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Silver Gate has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 213.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26 / among the cleanest air in the country. The city sits at an elevation of 8,574 feet.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 56°F Jul (14°C)

Annual Average	34.2°F
	37% below US avg
January Average	15°F (-9°C)
July Average	56°F (14°C)
Sunny Days	276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	8,574 ft (2,613 m)
Area	4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density	22/sq mi
Coordinates	45.0198°N, 109.9829°W
Timezone	America/Denver
County	Carbon County County
Nearest Airport	Yellowstone Regional (COD) 58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"

30% below US avg

Snowfall 213.1"

Wettest Month (May) 2.87"

Driest Month (Oct) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median	26.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	59.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	74.8 / 100
Community Resilience	64.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively Moderate
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Very Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Very Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively High
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

837 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.

Mar 30, 2014	22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.8	62 km	6 km
Jun 16, 2017	12 km E of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.4	87 km	9 km
Jun 13, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.3	144 km	10 km
Aug 21, 2003	53 km N of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.3	111 km	6 km
May 11, 2022	36 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	38 km	14 km
Nov 24, 2000	24 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming	M4.2	63 km	9 km
Aug 16, 2019	4 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.2	145 km	2 km
Mar 25, 2008	35 km S of Silver Gate, Montana	M4.2	37 km	4 km
Aug 28, 1995	62 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M4.2	102 km	8 km
Aug 30, 1997	25 km WNW of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.1	121 km	4 km
Aug 6, 2019	3 km NW of Manhattan, Montana	M4.1	144 km	5 km
Nov 6, 1997	4 km WSW of Springhill, Montana	M4.0	124 km	5 km
Jul 14, 2019	11 km NNE of Manhattan, Montana	M4.0	144 km	6 km
Jun 14, 2016	45 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M4.0	144 km	10 km
Mar 26, 1994	19 km NE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	79 km	9 km
Sep 18, 2022	22 km SSW of Mammoth, Wyoming	M3.9	70 km	11 km
Feb 29, 2020	28 km W of Hebgen Lake Estates, Montana	M3.9	125 km	12 km
Jan 21, 2010	15 km SE of West Yellowstone, Montana	M3.9	93 km	11 km
May 18, 2006	69 km NNE of Kelly, Wyoming	M3.8	95 km	7 km
Jan 30, 2023	9 km NNW of Livingston, Montana	M3.8	94 km	20 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

8 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF2.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jul 11, 1978	EF2	99 km	0.4 mi	0
May 18, 1991	EF1	89 km	0.2 mi	0
May 24, 1990	EF1	100 km	0.2 mi	0
Aug 25, 1986	EF1	97 km	1.0 mi	0
Aug 22, 1965	EF1	87 km	1.5 mi	0
Mar 23, 1988	EF0	94 km	0.2 mi	0
Jun 20, 1984	EF0	91 km	1.0 mi	0
May 20, 1973	EF0	90 km	0.1 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (85 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Yellowstone	Caldera(s)	2,805 m (9,203 ft)	-1350	85 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: NORTH FORK (563,527 acres, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres Burned	Distance
1988	NORTH FORK	563,527	69 km
1988	CLOVERMIST	303,427	30 km
2006	DERBY	200,993	65 km
1988	MINK	135,433	99 km
1988	STORM CREEK	116,027	14 km
2016	MAPLE	103,193	85 km
1988	SNAKE	95,233	89 km
1988	HELLROARING	77,598	28 km
2008	GUNBARREL	69,730	67 km
2003	HOBBLE	38,365	93 km
1988	CLOVER	34,035	34 km
2021	ROBERTSON DRAW	31,132	62 km
1988	SHOSHONE	29,941	84 km
2001	FRIDLEY	27,575	84 km
1988	REDSHOSHONE COMPLEX	27,443	86 km
2006	JUNGLE	23,846	60 km
2007	WH COMPLEX (WICKED CREEK)	22,195	48 km
1988	RED	21,341	92 km
1988	FAN	20,422	78 km
1996	SHEPARD MTN	17,379	38 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	15°F (-9°C)	2.1 in
February	16°F (-9°C)	1.6 in
March	20°F (-7°C)	2.0 in
April	26°F (-3°C)	1.9 in
May	35°F (1°C)	2.9 in	Wettest
June	42°F (6°C)	2.8 in
July	56°F (14°C)	1.9 in	Warmest
August	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
September	44°F (6°C)	2.2 in
October	34°F (1°C)	1.6 in	Driest
November	22°F (-6°C)	1.9 in
December	15°F (-10°C)	1.9 in	Coldest

Silver Gate has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 15°F in December to 56°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and October the driest (1.6").

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